• Use the prompt to develop a clear, debatable thesis statement. EVERYTHING in
the paper should relate to the thesis statement. Remember the following helpful
formula: What does the work accomplish and how does it accomplish it?
• Include support from a secondary source. Use any resource (except for tertiary
sources like Wikipedia) you think will best support your argument. This is the only
time you will be directed to use “any” source. We will study and apply peer-
reviewed sources in upcoming modules.
• Remember: Do not engage in plot summary. When writing a literary analysis, it is
safe to assume your readers have already read the text. Analyze the text and
use textual evidence and articles from peer-reviewed journals to support your
arguments.
• Word Count: 1000-word minimum (not including heading or works cited)
• Integrate at least two peer-reviewed sources to support your claims
• MLA format (including list of works cited)
• No more than 15% of your paper should consist of other people’s ideas/words (In
other words, do not try to pack in a bunch of random quotes. Even too many
carefully selected quotes will overshadow your contributions to the conversation)
• Essay should contain properly formatted in-text citations
• Remember, if you paraphrase an author, you must give them credit. You are
using your words to convey someone else’s idea.
• Your WC page should include the primary source (the text you are analyzing)
and the secondary sources you reference.
PROMPTS (Choose Only One of the Following Options)
William Faulkner, “A Rose for Emily” (Two Options)
1. Discuss the ways in which this story reflects changes that were taking place in
southern culture during the decades described in this tale. Do some historical
research and then discuss the ways the story reflects its era. How are the
different generations described in this story typical of their times?
2. Discuss the ways in which the theme of dominance (physical, emotional, cultural,
etc.) factors into the story and Emily’s life. How does dominance impact the
Emily’s fate and the fate of the other characters?
Zora Neale Hurston, “Sweat”
Discuss the moral complexity of the characters. Is Sykes nothing but a simple villain? Is
Delia nothing but an abused wife? What about Berta? And the townspeople? In what
ways does Hurston give the story ethical and artistic complexity?
Sophocles, “Oedipus the King” (Two Options)
1. What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of Oedipus’ personality, and
how do both his strengths and his weaknesses lead to his tragedy? In what
ways, and to what degree, is Oedipus responsible for his fate? In what ways, and
to what degree, is his fate determined by external factors that he cannot control?
2. Discuss the women in the play. How does the direct characterization of the
women align with their indirect characterization?
615615
2 hours ago
Please note you will need to access my Textbook
LINK–> https://www.macmillanhighered.com/launchpadsolo/literaturecustom/19333125#/launchpad
Username-dhernandez132@hawkmail.hccfl.edu
Password- Danny_2012
after entering username and password it will prompt you to enter course, you will then proceed to the link that says “unassigned” and click on any of ther links that populate. Page numbers that need to be entered are 716-756
Last Completed Projects
| topic title | academic level | Writer | delivered |
|---|